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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6: "Calm With Horses" Pages 132-167.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What evidence does Jimmy provide that Tug has a psychiatric disorder?
(a) Tug is on psychiatric medication.
(b) Tug was recently hospitalized for depression.
(c) Tug is seeing a therapist.
(d) Tug sees and hears things that are not there.

2. What piece of information does Arm reveal to Paudi that surprises even Dympna?
(a) Ursula is in college.
(b) Jack loves horses.
(c) Charlie has run away.
(d) Fannigan is dead.

3. What is the narrator describing on page 1 when he talks about "tenderized brain cases and seesawing stomachs"?
(a) Migraine headaches.
(b) Hangovers.
(c) Sea sickness.
(d) Food poisoning.

4. In "Bait," Teddy describes Matteen as feeling "dolour" (19). What does this mean Matteen is feeling?
(a) Sorrow.
(b) Lust.
(c) Nausea.
(d) Pride.

5. What does Arm reveal to the widow?
(a) Fannigan is dead.
(b) Hector is a con man.
(c) Dympna is dead.
(d) He intends to kill Hector.

Short Answer Questions

1. The atmosphere of "Bait" is partially created by what unusual weather?

2. On their visit to Fannigan's house, what does Arm decide Fannigan's outfit is meant to do?

3. The word "oyster" to describe Matteen's paleness is likely chosen for what connotation?

4. In Teddy's opinion, how has constant attention affected Sarah's personality?

5. After Paudi shows Dympna the injured dog, what question does he ask Dympna?

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